“Black lives matter. This isn’t a controversial statement,” Jordan wrote in a joint statement Friday with his Jordan Brand. He announced the years-long donation commitment to groups “dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”

The 57-year-old former Chicago Bulls player and current owner of the Charlotte Hornets made his pledge on the 11th day of protests after the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd, who was Black, died when a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

Last week, Jordan responded to Floyd’s death in a statement, saying he was “deeply saddened” and “plain angry.”

“I stand with those calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of color in our country,” Jordan wrote. “We have had enough.”

Earlier this week, rapper Kanye West joined a protest in his native Chicago and reportedly donated $2 million to Black-owned businesses there and to support the families of Floyd; Breonna Taylor, a Black woman shot dead by Louisville, Kentucky, police in March; andAhmaud Arbery, a Black man killed in February while jogging after being followed by two white men in Georgia.

Jordan, whose net worth is estimated at over $2 billion, has previously made donations to build medical clinics in underserved communities, to schools’ athletic programs and other philanthropic efforts.

In 2016, he spoke out against police brutality after years of staying largely quiet on political issues.

“I can no longer stay silent,” Jordan said the month both Alton Sterling and Philando Castile were shot dead by police, also spurring protests.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admits they were WRONG for ‘not listening’ to Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality and that players can kneel from now on

The NFL have admitted they were wrong for not listening to Colin Kaepernick

Kaepernick ‘took the knee’ during national anthems before NFL games in protest

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was protesting police brutality

It led to him being without a team after parting ways with the 49ers in 2016

NFL were asked to take a strong stance with the Black Lives Matter campaign

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has admitted that they were wrong in the way they handled Colin Kaepernick’s protest against police brutality of black people, which ultimately led to the quarterback to be without a club.

The NFL has been locked in an ongoing debate with players over kneeling protests during the national anthem before the start of games, a practice popularised by quarterback Kaepernick in 2016 to protest racial injustice and police brutality.

Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league in 2017, claiming collusion as no teams signed him after he parted ways with the San Francisco 49ers. The NFL and Kaepernick settled in 2019.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell admits the league should have listened to players earlier about racism and police brutality concerns

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (centre) takes the knee during the national anthem in protest to police brutality and racial injustice back in 2016

On Friday, Goodell posted a clip to the league’s official social media page in response to the ‘Stronger Together’ video, which asked for the NFL to take a strong stance following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

‘Protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff,’ said Goodell. ‘I will be reaching out to players who have raised their voices and others on how we can improve.’

‘We the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people,’ Goodell said. ‘We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest.’

Goodell insists the NFL condemns racism and the systematic oppression of black people

Goodell also noted how it has been a difficult time for the country, in particular black Americans, and offered his condolences to all the families that have ‘endured police brutality’.

‘Without black players there would be no National Football League,’ he added. ‘And the protests around the country are emblematic of the centuries of silence inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff.’

Goodell claimed the league would be reaching out to players that have spoken out on the current issues.

The NFL sent the video out just hours after US president Donald Trump renewed his call for an end to kneeling protests during the national anthem.

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SINGAPORE – School life in the post-circuit breaker period is anything but normal. While students doing national exams attend school daily, children in other levels alternate between a week of classroom learning and a week of home-based learning (HBL).

The new schedule, which affects those in primary and secondary schools, as well as junior colleges, is part of social distancing measures to curb the community spread of Covid-19 as the country re-opens in phases.

Toggling between classroom and home will be challenging for kids, as well their parents, some of whom have returned to work this month. Experts advise giving children a safe space to express their feelings while keeping to a structured routine during HBL.

“A consistent classroom and home routine is important for helping children to transition between different activities throughout the day. Alternating weekly between school and home-based learning will disrupt that consistency for children,” says Ms Pamela See, educational and developmental psychologist at Think Psychological Services and Think KIDS.

Some children may become anxious as they cannot cope with the different demands of school-based learning and HBL, she adds. This may show up as tantrums, constant worrying, avoiding revision, regressive behaviour, withdrawing from activities and friends, and changes in sleeping and hygiene habits.

Ms Tan Su-Lynn, senior educational psychologist at Promises Healthcare, says that kids with special needs or learning difficulties may also be worried about keeping up with school work or or re-adapting to relationships with classmates and teachers.

Mr Tan Wei Jie, co-founder and English specialist at Good School Learning Hub enrichment centre, says during HBL weeks, children may suffer from a lack of supervision, especially if their parents are back in the office.

Some may be distracted and try to multitask during online lessons, while others who are less independent may not be able to complete their assignments.

The experts offer these tips to manage the transition:

KEEP TO A SCHOOL ROUTINE

Mr Tan, a former secondary school teacher for four years, advises parents to keep their kids to a regular sleeping and waking schedule even during HBL weeks.

They can create a family WhatsApp group just for school work where kids can post screenshots of completed work. At the same time, parents should check with teachers if their child is handing in assignments on time.

“Use video conferencing tools to check on your child. For example, you can get your child to share his screen with you on a Zoom session so that you can watch his screen on your smartphone as and when you wish,” he adds.

Psychologist Ms Tan says parents can empower their kids by giving some choice in how they want to complete their HBL and homework tasks. “Giving them ownership of crafting their own timetable will certainly help to keep them motivated in following through with the plan.”

CREATE A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE

Ms See says it’s important for parents to communicate openly with their kids and create a safe space where they can share their challenges about this transition period.

Ms Tan adds: “Listen to them when they are ready to talk, and help them to integrate and connect back to calm themselves.”

She explains that children should be taught to express their feelings so they can learn to manage them in a positive way. “Holding in or denying our emotions could sometimes unconsciously result in angry outbursts or aggressive behaviour.”

MANAGE EXPECTATIONS

Mr Tan says children who performed well academically in the past may find their grades affected by the many changes to school life.

He encourages mums and dads to manage their expectations, as children look to their parents for “reassurance that they just need to perform to the best of their abilities and not to be too stressed by the current unprecedented situation”.

Ms Tan says parents should also have empathy for themselves. “Yes, it is messy and chaotic, and it is okay to be not okay with any of this. Children learn by watching the behaviours and reactions of the adults around them, so this is a critical opportunity to prepare them to deal with uncertainties in life.”

As worldwide protests and public outcry over the death of George Floyd continues, Paul McCartney reflected on the importance of coming together to create change.

"As we continue to see the protests and demonstrations across the world, I know many of us want to know just what we can be doing to help. None of us have all the answers and there is no quick fix but we need change," the music legend, 77, wrote in a statement shared on Twitter. "We all need to work together to overcome racism in any form. We need to learn more, listen more, talk more, educate ourselves and, above all, take action."

McCartney went on to reveal that during a trip to the United States in 1964, the Beatles had been scheduled to play a segregated show, which they refused to do.

"In 1964 The Beatles were due to play Jacksonville in the US and we found out that it was going to be to a segregated audience. It felt wrong. We said 'We're not doing that!' and the concert we did do was to their first non-segregated audience," he continued. "We then made sure this was in our contract. To us it seemed like common sense."

Noting how little has changed in the world since then, McCartney reiterated that silence is an impediment to justice.

"I feel sick and angry that here we are almost 60 years later and the world is in shock at the horrific scenes of the senseless murder of George Floyd at the hands of police racism, along with the countless others that came before," he wrote.

"All of us here support and stand alongside all those who are protesting and raising their voices at this time. I want justice for George Floyd’s family, I want justice for all those who have died and suffered," he added. "Saying nothing is not an option."

McCartney went on to share a list of organizations that are already fighting for racial justice:

Black Lives Matter, Color of Change, the NAACP, Stand Up to Racism, Campaign Zero, and Community Justice Exchange.

During a memorial on Thursday, Floyd's brother reflected on the outpouring of support his family has received.

"That's amazing to me that he touched so many people's hearts, cause he's been touching our hearts," Philonise Floyd remarked during the Minneapolis service.

"I'm just staying as strong as I can, 'cause I need to get it out," he added. "Everybody wants justice for George. He's going to get it."

So far, criminal charges have been brought against all four officers present during the killing of Floyd on May 25. Additionally, Minneapolis has agreed to ban the use of chokeholds by police and require officers to report colleagues who use them.

To help combat systemic racism, consider learning from or donating to these organizations:

• Campaign Zero (joincampaignzero.org) which works to end police brutality in America through research-proven strategies.

• ColorofChange.org works to make government more responsive to racial disparities.

• National Cares Mentoring Movement (caresmentoring.org) provides social and academic support to help black youth succeed in college and beyond.

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When we were constantly dealing with the stress of the outside world, our home was a safe haven. It was where we went to relax, to wash our worries away and take a break (or a nap). Things are different this year though. We’re spending so much time in our homes that staying home is actually becoming a cause of our stress!

When you add other personal, professional and global issues on top of that, sometimes all you want to do is escape for just a bit into your own world — and then return centered with a sense of calm. But how can you escape when there’s nowhere to go? You can sign up for Yoga International!

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Yoga International has over 2,500 reviews and has earned an overall “Excellent” rating, so it’s not like you’re taking a chance with yet another random YouTube instructor (or instructor wannabe) here. Reviewers say they “cherish” this service, explaining that it has taught them “discipline and perseverance in the best way possible.” We also loved to see that it “has been tremendously beneficial to [their] mental and physical health,” especially while their yoga studios are closed down due to social-distancing.

Yoga International has over 1,000 yoga and meditation classes, ranging from five to 120 minutes in length, led by over 500 experts, so you’ll definitely be able to find an instructor (or 100) you love practicing with. There are both live and on-demand classes too, with difficulty levels ranging from total beginner to advanced yogi!

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Want to dive even deeper? Apart from individual classes, Yoga International offers full courses and even themed challenges to help you commit and stay on track. Reviewers say you’ll find “every type of challenge/practice you can think of,” whether you’re hoping to build muscle, sleep better, calm anxiety or relieve pain. It’s easy to find what you need when you can base your search on class type, duration, body part focus and level all at once. You can even chat with a team member if you need suggestions or ideas, should you be dealing with an injury, pregnancy, etc.!

What we love about Yoga International is that we can do it anywhere, anytime. It’s available on Apple TV, Roku, fireTV, IOS and Android apps, so you can display your instructor on the big screen during the day or have their voice soothe you through the phone as you’re falling asleep at night. Try out as many devices and classes as possible during your 14-day trial; streaming is unlimited, after all!

You can cancel your Yoga International membership at any time, so there’s no reason not to try it out. We promise, there’s a high chance you’ll end up wanting to “namastay” instead!

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Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a wide range of symptoms due to the essential role the nutrient plays in the body. Left untreated, a B12 deficiency could cause long-term and possibly irreversible damage. An unusual sensation in your hands could signal a deficiency.

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Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body absorbs through eating certain foods.

One of its main functions in the body is to keep the nerve and blood cells healthy and help make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.

Some people may not be getting the required B12 the body needs due to their restrictive diet.

When a B12 deficiency ensues, a variety of health complications arise and feeling this feeling in your hands could be a sign.

The Thyroid Patient Advocacy said: “A sharp stabbing, tingling pain in the palm of one or both hands could be a symptom of a B12 deficiency.

“This occurs suddenly and for no apparent reason in a spot directly below the ring finger, approximately where the first palm crease is.

“If B12 deficiency is not treated, a tingling pain may begin to occur along the outside edge of the hand, starting from the wrist.

“This pain occurs when the wrist is flexed backward.”

Centra State added: “Tingling of the hands and feet is a sign of a B12 deficiency.

“Limb tingling can be the sign of a serious neurological condition, or something less sinister, like a B12 deficiency.

“Other signs of a B12 deficiency include a swollen or inflamed tongue, jaundice, weakness, fatigue or loss of vision.”

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Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause long term and sometimes irreversible damage if left untreated.

Pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune disease that prevents the body from making intrinsic factor which is a protein made by the stomach and needed to absorb vitamin B12 in the intestine.

The most common cause of a dietary disruption is pernicious anaemia.

How to treat a deficiency

The treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency depends on what is causing the condition.

Vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia is usually treated with injections of vitamin B12.

There are two types of vitamin B12 injections which include hydroxocobalamin or cyanocobalamin.

Eating the right kinds of foods will also help with a deficiency and this includes more beef, liver, fish, and tuna.

Spoilers for 13 Reasons Why Season 4, Episodes 1-10. The series finale of 13 Reasons Why offered up a hopeful ending for many of the show’s fan favorite characters — and even brought back one familiar face. Ryan Shaver is in 13 Reasons Why Season 4, though the character only returns for a very brief cameo in the show’s final episode. The poet — played by Tommy Dorfman — returned to Liberty High School one last time to see his friends graduate and catch up before joining the group to get some much-needed closure by burying Hannah’s tapes.

Ryan played a major role in the show’s first and second seasons, thanks to his involvement with the Evergreen Poetry Club, where he first meets Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford). He ends up on one of Hannah’s tapes as a result of him stealing one of her poems and publishing it, with the poem ultimately getting read out loud in class, humiliating Hannah. Unlike the rest of the people on the tapes, however, Ryan is never ashamed of what he did, even telling Hannah that she will thank him one day for encouraging her talent and sharing it with people.

In Season 2, Ryan testifies about Hannah’s poems at the trial and shares what he knows about her and her writing, and eventually apologizes to her mother for the role he played in her death. During that conversation Ryan tells Mrs. Baker that he’s planning to spend a gap year in Europe after graduation — which explains why he doesn’t appear in Season 3 at all. And he only makes one, very brief cameo in Season 4, returning from his travels to watch his friends graduate.

Ryan reappears at the seniors’ post-graduation celebration, sidling up to Winston (Deaken Bluman), who is still in an awkward position with the group after threatening to uncover Bryce’s murderer and turn them in to the police. (After finding out that it was actually Alex who committed the crime, he decides not to go to the cops after all.) "They’ll hate you until they love you," Ryan tells him sagely, before smiling and introducing himself, while Courtney jokingly says he’s "always working a room."

Later, as the group takes a moment to reflect on the end of their high school careers and plot out their futures, Ryan reveals his ultimate goal. "I fully plan on being famous," he tells his friends. "Like, not social famous. I mean so [famous] even the New York Times knows who I am." Would anyone expect anything less from Liberty’s resident artiste?

Over the course of the show’s four season run, the students have been through an extraordinary amount of traumatic events; all of them, from different walks of life were drawn together based on the school’s tragedies. It’s only appropriate that 13 Reasons Why ended with all of them — including Ryan — back together, reflecting on their experiences and looking forward to the future.

The President has a stunning new view from his D.C. abode today — a block-long mural spelling out Black Lives Matter. Artists began painting the mural early Friday morning along 16th Street NW which leads right to LaFayette Park and the White House and finished about an hour ago. We’re sure Trump and his team are loving the new artwork.

The mural and renaming of the street are in support of the protests that have been sparked by the death of George Floyd who was killed when former police officed Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd’s neck to the ground with his knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds as Floyd pleaded for air. Chauvin has since been charged with second-degree murder, but the fight to end police brutality against Black people is just beginning.

In the days since Floyd’s death, protests have swept across nearly every city in America but reports of police brutality just continue to grow and Black people continue to be disproportionately targeted. In response to the protests, black fencing was placed around the White House earlier this week to keep protesters from getting too close but there’s no keeping the sight of this giant mural away from the administration.

The mural is painted in bold, yellow letters that span the entire width of the street and is getting a lot of attention online.

On the season 5 premiere of Below Deck Mediterranean, Hannah Ferrier met her second stewardess, Lara Flumiani. The two wasted no time butting heads over misplaced provisions and Lara’s attitude — but that was just the beginning for this season’s interior crew.

In Us Weekly’s exclusive sneak peek of episode 2, airing Monday, June 8, a fight between the two women escalates quickly when Hannah, 33, asks for her second stew’s help during lunch service.

“Where is my second stew?” the Australia native ponders as footage shows guests complaining and asking where their food is. When Hannah finds Lara cleaning up the crew mess, she explains that the deck crew usually handles that task.

“It’s written on the list,” Lara tells her. “‘Crew mess duties and laundry.’” Welp, the deckhands are going to do it, Hannah tells her. Simple as that.

Lara, who’s a native Italian speaker says, “Ah, of course. So I’m interrupting this now to come … start do something else?”

“It’s written there, you wrote it,” she explains back to her boss who interrupts her with expletives, “so I’m following your instructions.”

As the two get increasingly angry and Hannah asks Lara to go tend to the laundry, Lara says she refuses to take her superior’s orders. Upstairs guests are frustrated and hungry, unaware of what’s about to bubble up from … well … below deck.

“It’s a collaboration, otherwise it doesn’t work,” Lara tells the chief stewardess as she tries to push past her.

While fans will have to wait until the June 8 episode to see whether the situation escalates even further or cools off, Captain Sandy Yawn told Us exclusively she’s proud of Hannah’s growth over the past few seasons.

“She’s a very different person than when we first started,” Captain Sandy told Us on May 26, “She’s growing, emotionally, evolving. It’s nice to see.”

Hannah has been chief stewardess on all five seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean, and is the only cast member to be part of the show since the beginning. Captain Sandy joined for season 2, and this season welcomed back Malia White as bosun.

Below Deck Mediterranean airs on Bravo Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.

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